Chillingham Road Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 5XX · Newcastle upon Tyne · primary school
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29th of 63 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne we can score, 72 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.0/10 against 1,620 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 62% | 2.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 38% | 3.28 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chillingham Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 16.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 242 pupils against a stated capacity of 260. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With 18 places currently available, how does the school manage waiting lists for specific entry years? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum? What support is available for pupils who are below the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Chillingham Road Primary School
Overview
Pupils “flourish as individuals” in an “aspirational and welcoming atmosphere” where they are “proud to attend this school.” The report highlights a “strong commitment to inclusion” and an “exceptional” provision for personal development, noting that pupils are “well prepared for the next stage in their education.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well designed to meet pupils’ needs,” with a “meticulous approach” to checking understanding in mathematics and English.
- Personal development is praised as “exceptional,” with pupils demonstrating a “deep understanding of respect and social justice” through arts and music.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “supported to achieve well” through “precise strategies” and timely external specialist support.
- Early years provision ensures children make a “strong start,” developing independence and a “strong foundation in literacy and numeracy.”
- Leaders are “highly aspirational,” and governors have an “accurate picture of the school,” working effectively to hold the school to account.
Areas to improve
- Support for weaker readers is not always “closely matched to the support they need,” slowing progress; the school must ensure additional help is “delivered precisely.”
- Systems to check pupil knowledge are less developed in some subjects, meaning staff do not always have a “clear understanding of what pupils know and can do.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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